46 YACHTS & YACHTING
ZEELANDER Z72 -
THE SHIPYARD ’ S FLAGSHIP
Zeelander Yachts unveiled the Zeelander Z72 yacht . She is the striking flagship of the Zeelander fleet .
The Z72 has an unmistakable profile that is pure Zeelander and harkens back to the classic yachts that ushered in the era of modern yachting . Yet this yacht carries with it the DNA of high-tech evolution to deliver an exceedingly comfortable , quiet onboard experience , while also including the performance the world has come to expect from Zeelander .
This Dutch shipyard is able to combine many benefits in the Z72 through its smart use of technology . Take the wheel at the helm console , an angled , ergonomic pod on centerline . The helm ’ s glass-bridge electronic-navigation displays share complete information about all ship ’ s systems . There are three extremely large uninterrupted panoramic windows for a perfect 360-degree view . The glass is curved in two ways , making it very difficult to manufacture .
“ We really pushed the boundaries for noise and vibration reduction of the Z72 . At full speed her measured sounds level are an astounding 72 decibels , but the experience is even quieter . All you hear is the water of the wake and people in conversation ,” said Sietse Koopmans , Chairman at Zeelander Yachts .
Triple 1,000-horsepower propulsion for a top speed of 40 knots The optional triple 1,000-horsepower Volvo Penta IPS1350 propulsion system delivers full control of the yacht through helm joystick control , though a wheel and throttle and shift levers are also included .
“ From the very beginning when the first Volvo Penta IPS system came on the market , Zeelander was the first to incorporate the systems into our drawings ,” said Koopmans . “ Just like we were the first to use the 1350 ’ s as twin set up in our Z55 , now again Zeelander is the first , or at least a very early adopter , of using the most powerful Volvo Penta IPS engine ’ s in triple formation .”
The optional triple-pod propulsion package delivers a top speed of 40 + knots , and also affords the pinpoint close-quarters maneuvering for which the Volvo Penta IPS system is well known . She handles easily and comfortably . “ We found that many of our owners want to operate
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 65 2024